AARPNY Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

We kick-off the festivities with a video message from AARP New York Volunteer and Executive Council Member, Rocky Chin, Esq., on the importance of celebrating Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month during these trying times and information on how to learn about the teachings of Confucius from The Chinese Institute.

We also highlighted the contributions and achievements made by organizations and individuals in their communities such as the New York’s Museum of Chinese in America, or MOCA, the nation’s largest Chinese-American museum and ballet legend Finis Jhung.

At the age of 82, ballet legend Finis Jhung says his "greatest joy is helping students find their “inner dancer.” He began dancing when he was six years old, and now as a renowned and beloved dance instructor in New York City, Finis Jhung has taught everyone from prima ballerinas and Broadway stars to adult beginners. On his YouTube channel, Finis is helping the 50+ community stay active by using their minds and bodies through exercise. Every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. (ET) during the month of May, Finis is hosting a class for AARP members and guests. Join a class online on or watch the video later at:

• Wednesday: 5/13/2020 at 11:00am EST : https://www.youtube.com/user/balletguru1
• Wednesday: 5/20/2020 at 11:00am EST : https://www.youtube.com/user/balletguru1
• Wednesday: 5/27/2020 at 11:00am EST : https://www.youtube.com/user/balletguru1

In our social media platforms, we're featuring chefs and cooking video recipes that you can try at home from Chef Kian Lam Kho (Hainanese Chicken Rice); Chef Irene Khin Wong (Street Market Noodle with Duck), and Chef Simpson Wong (Seafood Stew).

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• May 14: Chef Kian Lam Kho - Hainanese Chicken Rice | Recipe
• May 21: Chef Irene Khin Wong - Street Market Noodle with Duck | Recipe
• May 28: Chef Simpson Wong - Seafood Stew recipe

Click the hyperlinks below for more information:
Message from AARP New York Volunteer and Executive Council Member, Rocky Chin, Esq
The China Institute
New York’s Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA)

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